Tag: transgender
ILGA-Europe: Shock as Polish gender recognition act falls
Poland’s Gender Accordance Act will not come into force, following the unexpected failure of a parliamentary committee to prepare a report required in advance of today’s planned vote (Friday, 9 October).
TLDEF Denounces Wisconsin Bill Targeting Transgender Students For Discrimination
The Transgender Legal Defense & Education Fund denounces proposed legislation in Wisconsin that would ban transgender students from using restrooms and locker rooms that match who they are as boys and girls. The bill, proposed by Republican lawmakers Sen. Steve Nass and Rep. Jesse Kremer, would allow parents to file complaints with school districts if they believe their child’s privacy has been violated by a transgender student’s bathroom use. Additionally, parents could sue school districts for monetary and other damages if they feel the district has not addressed their concerns.
Polish President vetoes gender recognition bill
Last Friday, Polish President Andrzej Duda, vetoed the Gender Accordance Act.
Liv Hnilicka, a transgender waitress shares uplifting story from work
Waitress Liv Hnilicka from Minneapolis in Minnesota shares stellar parenting moment of the day and we agree with her.
Netflix and Facebook now offer gender reassignment as a staff benefit
Gender reassignment therapy is now being paid for on the healthcare policies of staff at companies including Netflix and Facebook.
HRC Calls For Full Investigation Into Treatment of Transgender Woman By TSA Agents in Orlando
HRC President Chad Griffin urges immediate action to ensure transgender travellers are treated equally with full respect.